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2022 Hyundai Accent problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2022 Hyundai Accent is among the quieter years of the Accent on NHTSA's books: 32 complaints (64% below the model's median year), 2 recalls, and no open investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (6), seat belts (5), and other (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

32

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

6

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Accent years?

Accent NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted218 complaints1991: 2 complaints1993: 1 complaints1995: 197 complaints1996: 142 complaints1997: 82 complaints1998: 72 complaints1999: 66 complaints2000: 115 complaints2001: 148 complaints2002: 163 complaints2003: 45 complaints2004: 40 complaints2005: 76 complaints2006: 49 complaints2007: 113 complaints2008: 135 complaints2009: 128 complaints2010: 119 complaints2011: 51 complaints2012: 218 complaints2013: 206 complaints2014: 98 complaints2015: 100 complaints2016: 160 complaints2017: 97 complaints2018: 23 complaints2019: 37 complaints2020: 17 complaints2021: 22 complaints2022: 32 complaints
Accent NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Accent problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System619%
Seat Belts516%
Other413%
Steering39%
Engine39%
Airbags26%
Brakes26%
Suspension26%
Tires & Wheels26%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Speed Control13%
Driver Assistance13%

Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

22V354000Seat BeltsMay 19, 2022 · 230,233 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

22V311000SteeringMay 6, 2022 · 2 units

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning. When I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow down properly resultina in a crash Immediately after the crash, the vehicle caught fire According to the fire department report, the fire…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 5, 2026 · crash · fire

“My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · September 24, 2022 · crash

“ This Is another complain on this car I bought car on 10 /10/25 because of cold weather approaching I asked my son to check and see if the antifreeze looked ok in car and the radiator looked hallow in could not see any fliud then checked container for antifreeze looked empty no fluid touched the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · November 9, 2025

“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning. When I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow down properly resultina in a crash Immediately after the crash, the vehicle caught fire According to the fire department report, the fire…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · April 5, 2026 · crash · fire

“My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · September 24, 2022 · crash

2022 Hyundai Accent — common questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 32 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Accent year, with 2 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Accent problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), seat belts (5 complaints), other (4 complaints).

Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Hyundai Accent. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Accent years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Accent years to avoid are 2012, 2013, 1995, 2002, 2016, 2001, 1996, 2008, 2015, 2014. The cleanest record among Accent years belongs to 1993.

How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Accent?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Hyundai Accent earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.